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Having a baby in Hammersmith & Fulham...what it's been like for me

I'm currently writing about my experiences as a New Mum on my blog and being a West Ken girl I wonder how different the London experience is. How was it for you?

Here is something that effected my labour...parking charges:"...My Mum isnt there. She had to make a mad dash to top-up the parking as Queens Club Tennis is on and out of nowhere Hammersmith & Fulham Council have decided to charge Permit Holders for parking on the weekend after the tournament is finished as well as during the flipping thing. Weve been in the hospital for three days and the pre-pay credits have run out and of course the telephone top-up system isnt working. So, when My Mum returns to the delivery room having been gone less than an hour, when it was all looking a bit grim, things couldnt be more different. My Mum is greeted by an ecstatic Cool Daddy with Baby Bu in his arms. I think she only manages to cry Oh, as she meets her granddaughter for the first time, Oh you clever girl, you clever, clever girl, she tells me, clapping her hands with joy. She kisses me. I have done it  I Have Done It."...there's more.

I also had to walk around Chelsea & Westminster in first stage labour and had contractions on the street, in starbucks and I don't think anyone even noticed.

I won't post links to my blog unless asked, as I don't think you are allowed on Mumsnet.

Very funny story- thanks. I am new to Mumsnet so not entirely familiar with the rules I originally signed up too. Keen to see you blog. I too plan to start blogging pre and post baby (depending on how I feel!)

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